The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) was formed in Bruges in May 1990 by 3 founding beer consumer organisations, representing Belgium, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

They have since been joined by similarly-minded national consumer groups from Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland.

]]>andre.brunnsberg@bastu.net (André Brunnsberg)frontpageThu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000EBCU endorses the Brussels Beer Challengehttp://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/111-ebcu-endorses-brussels-beer-challenge
http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/111-ebcu-endorses-brussels-beer-challengeDuring its November meeting in Dublin, the European Beer Consumers Union has taken the decision to endorse the Brussels Beer Challenge competition. In doing so, EBCU now endorsesfour competions, i.e. World Beer Cup, European Beer Star, Birra dell' Anno (Italy) and Brussels Beer Challenge.
]]>theo.flissebaalje@ebcu.org (Theo Flissebaalje)frontpageFri, 28 Nov 2014 20:34:47 +0000Limited choice for beer consumers in Swedenhttp://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/109-limited-choice-for-beer-consumers-in-sweden
http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/109-limited-choice-for-beer-consumers-in-swedenThe European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) is very concerned with reports that recent changes in the way Systembolaget manages its beer assortment are detrimental to the interests of consumers.
]]>theo.flissebaalje@ebcu.org (Theo Flissebaalje)frontpageTue, 04 Nov 2014 20:46:44 +0000Make ingredient declaration and producer information mandatory available http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/110-ingredients-producer-date-unknown
http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/110-ingredients-producer-date-unknownIsn’t it strange that as consumer, you might not be informed on the ingredients used to make your favourite beer or wine? So, what is it you are drinking?
]]>theo.flissebaalje@ebcu.org (Theo Flissebaalje)frontpageTue, 04 Nov 2014 21:00:08 +0000EBCU receptionhttp://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/108-ebcu-reception
http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/108-ebcu-receptionEBCU reception on Tuesday 30th September

Last year, Wim van der Camp, MEP, called it “one of the best receptions in your life”. The reception held by the European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) on Tuesday 30th September, 2014,18:00 - 20:00 hrs At the Brewers of Europe 23-25 Rue Caroly B - 1050 Brusselswww.brewersofeurope.org

Interested to learn which candidate for the European Parliament supports a vibrant and diverse beer culture in Europe? The EBCU Beer-o-meter election poll shows you just that. Check it out onhttp://beer-o-meter.ebcu.org/, and make up your mind whom to vote for.

The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU), “The Voice of the European Beer Consumer”, has conducted an election poll among candidates for the European Parliament to learn their view on the consumption of beer and beer culture in Europe. Consumers can compare their views with participating candidates from nine different countries.

European Beer Consumers Union polls candidates for European Parliament on their view on consumption of beer

The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU), “The Voice of the European Beer Consumer”, has started an election poll among candidates for the European Parliament to learn their view on the consumption of beer and beer culture in Europe. In the so called “Beer-o-meter”, candidates are invited to react on five statements. Shortly before the elections, beer consumers across Europe will be invited to participate and learn which candidates support a vibrant and diverse beer culture.

The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU), “The Voice of the European Beer Consumer”, presented its new Manifesto yesterday to Europarliamentarian Wim van de Camp and Brewers of Europe representative Jan Lichota. The Manifesto stresses the importance of a sufficiently rich choice of beers from different brewers at any point of sale, information on beer ingredients and beer manufacturer on the label and an acceptable price for the beer drinker.

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]]>theo.flissebaalje@ebcu.org (Theo Flissebaalje)frontpageThu, 26 Sep 2013 14:50:58 +0000The Beer Duty Escalator scrappedhttp://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/103-the-beer-duty-escalator-scrapped
http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/103-the-beer-duty-escalator-scrappedEBCU congratulates CAMRA and all who have been involved in the campaign to stop the "Beer Duty Escalator" in the UK, with the Chancellors decision to cut beer duty for the first time in decades.It is great news, not only for beer drinkers in Britain but all over Europe. It shows that continued thoughtless rises in beer excise can be stopped by combined effort of consumers and industry.
]]>theo.flissebaalje@ebcu.org (Theo Flissebaalje)frontpageSun, 31 Mar 2013 21:07:59 +0000EBCU oppose rising excises in European countrieshttp://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/100-ebcu-oppose-rising-excises-in-european-countries
http://www.ebcu.org/index.php/news/100-ebcu-oppose-rising-excises-in-european-countries"European Beer consumers oppose rising excises in European countries. The European Beer Consumers Union, The Voice of the European Beer Consumer has issued an open letter to Members of European Parliament today. In its letter EBCU urges Members of Parliament to use their influence to stop the fact that especially beer is singled out to address budgetary deficit in various EU countries. Taxation leads to higher cost and will limit consumers' choice as breweries will be endangered by higher fiscal burden. "
]]>theo.flissebaalje@ebcu.org (Theo Flissebaalje)frontpageFri, 30 Nov 2012 13:52:00 +0000